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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Divine Rescue With Your Name On It.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2021
     | 2,898 views

    In the book of Exodus chapter 3, God had a rescue plan with Israels name on it. Israel wasn’t stuck on a train track, but much worse, they were in bondage and oppression, with no way out. But God…

    A Divine Rescue With Your Name On It. Exodus 3:1-8NKJV After being informed of a 911 call from a concerned Citizen, a state trooper drove along the train tracks, shining his flashlight into the dark until he spotted a vehicle stranded on the iron rails. The troopers dashboard camera captured the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good News For Sheep

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,445 views

    What do sheep and goats and heaven and hell have to do with my life now?

    Intro This is the sermon that nobody wants to hear. It is far easier to preach the Gospel than live the Gospel. This contains one of the most important lessons in the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ. Purpose What are our individual and national responsibilities towards the needy? Plan We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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     | 851 views

    Explores the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing themes of loss, redemption, faith, forgiveness, and God's boundless love despite human failings. Key

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I greet you all with warmth and love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family united by faith. We are here to share in the word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort in His promises. Opening ...read more

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    How To Turn The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,934 views

    The Book of Acts tells how the Gospel spread throughout the world, turning the Roman Empire upside down, what can we learn from it?

    Acts: How to turn the World Upside Down for Jesus Many times we see how good intending people attempt to change their community with the Gospel, go into not knowing exactly what to do. In reading through the Book of Acts we see how the early church impacted their world turning it upside down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bad Things Happen To Faithful People

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,373 views

    Paul and Silas lovingly and boldly ministered to the needs of the people they encountered. As a result of their endeavors people's lives were changed, but Paul and Silas were imprisoned. Serving Jesus often involves struggles and setbacks.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Bad Things Happen to Faithful People” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Leper Cleansed By Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 14, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,399 views

    Leprosy is often used as a figure for sin.

    A LEPER CLEANSED BY JESUS. Luke 5:12-16. The various skin diseases which fall under the Biblical heading of ‘leprosy’ have long stood as a metaphor for that worst of all human diseases: sin. However, this does not detract from the historicity of the incident which Luke now sets before us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Silence

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).

    A CALL TO SILENCE. Zephaniah 1:7; Zephaniah 1:12-18. Speaking during the reign of king Josiah of Judah, Zephaniah spends a lot of energy outlining a universal judgment against the whole earth (Zephaniah 1:1-3), INCLUDING Judah and Jerusalem (Zephaniah 1:4-6). “Hold thy peace,” he cries, “for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Problem Is Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2020
     | 1,619 views

    The prophecies of Isaiah were fulfilled in the mission and work of Jesus--and more than fulfilled.

    Monday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2020 Scholars tell us that the Book of Isaiah appears from language and tone to have three parts, written with the words of the prophet, living late in the life of the kingdom of Judea. The first part prophesies the need for repentance in Judea and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Finding Transcendence In The Valley: Reflections On The Mountaintop Experience In Today's World Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
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     | 1,064 views

    By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the trials and tribulations of life's journey.

    Finding Transcendence in the Valley: Reflections on the Mountaintop Experience in Today's World Scripture: Mark 9: 2-10 Introduction: By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Unmatched Power Of Jesus' Blood SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,314 views

    The Blood of Jesus, the most potent force on earth.

    Today, we delve into the most crucial and relevant topic of all time - the power in the blood of Jesus. This story surpasses any other, as it holds the key to our salvation. It is greater than any fable, philosophical work, or literary masterpiece. The power in the blood of Jesus is profound and ...read more

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    Dying, For The Dead

    Contributed by Danny Pruett on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,566 views

    Who would give their life for someone who is already dead?

    Dying, For the Dead Text: John 11:34 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. KJV Why ask this question? He knew exactly were Lazarus lay, for he was God. He came looking for the dead, that He might resurrect Him!!! The stories abound about people who risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Strong Progression

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,652 views

    The base of our study is always Actes chap.2, and particularly the v.42. They persevered in the teaching of the apostles, in the fraternal communion, the fraction of the bread, and the prayers. Now let us see what Paul, would have liked to see of better,

    Une Ferme Progression II La base de notre étude est toujours Actes chap.2, et particulièrement le v.42. AIls persévéraient dans l’enseignement des apôtres, dans la communion fraternelle, dans la fraction du pain, et dans les prières.@ Maintenant voyons ce que Paul, aurait aimé voir de mieux, au ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Skilled Or Committed - 3 Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 11, 2015
     | 3,432 views

    If people are trying you, rubbing on you, remember that they are the sand papers. You end up polished, while they end up in the bin.

    •'If life gives you lemons, don't feel bitter, just make a lemonade off of it' •'If people are trying you, rubbing on you, remember that they are the sand papers. You end up polished, while they end up in the bin. •Iron sharpens Iron. SKILLED - Observe and Learn (An advice from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    This Advent Come Into Our Lives

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2014
     | 3,040 views

    WE invite God to render the Heaven come down and shake the mountains that we might hear, that we might pray, that we might become vulnerable, because we are so desolate or empty.

    Isaiah Chapter 64 “This Advent come into our Lives” 1. The gist of this reading is an appeal to God for help and mercy for a worshiping community that finds itself in dire circumstances. • The Text Begins with the mighty works of God 63:7-14 Great acts in Egypt of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Do We Have Sin In Our Lives?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Maybe we have sin in our lives because .....

    We Christians try so hard to live a good and pure life for God, don’t we? But we are all-too-often beleaguered down with the burden of sin. It seems that the harder we try, the worse we get. And so, we must ask the question, “Why do we have sin in our lives?” PROVERBS 8:13 might give us a ...read more

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